General recommendations
Attention:
- Before driving, make sure that the parking brake is fully released and the corresponding indicator is off.
- Do not keep your foot on the brake pedal while driving. This can lead to dangerous overheating and excessive wear of the brake discs and pads.
- When driving down a long or steep slope, use engine braking. Remember that if you use the brakes too much, they may overheat and not work properly. Be careful when accelerating or braking on a slippery board. Sudden acceleration or engine braking may cause the vehicle to skid or spin.
- Avoid driving through deep water as large amounts of water entering the engine compartment may cause damage to the engine or electrical components.
1. Always slow down when there is a strong headwind. This will allow us to control the car much better.
2. Washing the car or driving through water can cause the brakes to get wet. To check, make sure there is no traffic nearby and lightly press the brake pedal. If you do not feel normal braking, the brakes are probably wet. To dry them, drive the car carefully, blindly pressing the brake pedal with the parking brake engaged. You should also dry the parking brake pads by partially engaging it (models with rear disc brakes). If the brakes still do not work reliably, contact the service.
3. Drive slowly onto the curb and, if possible, at a right angle.
4. When parking on a slope, turn the front wheels so that they rest against the curb and the car does not roll. Apply the parking brake and set the automatic transmission (CVT) selector to position "P". Place wheel chocks under the wheels. For manual transmission, engage first or reverse gear.
5. Do not use the parking brake if there is a possibility of it freezing, because snow or water accumulated around the parking brake mechanism may freeze, making it impossible to release it. When parking, set the automatic transmission (CVT) selector to the "P" position and place chocks under the rear wheels if necessary.
6. Prevent ice and snow from accumulating in the wheel arches. Ice and snow that accumulate in the wheel arches can make it difficult to control the vehicle. When driving in winter conditions, periodically check the wheel arches and clean off any ice and snow that has accumulated there.